- Work with 8 strands of rope instead of 4.
- Place the 2 right outside ropes across the 4 center ropes. (Always start with the right side.)
- Run the 2 left outside ropes over the right outside ropes then under the 4 center cords and up through the opening.
- With the outside strands, gently tighten the knot.
- (Now repeat the first four steps, starting with the left side this time.)
- With the outside strands, gently tighten the knot.
